9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), a leading digital payment service provider, has contributed 10,000 branded exercise books to various schools in multiple regions of Nigeria in celebration of its fourth anniversary in the country. Beneficiary schools include Crown Jewel College in Lagos, LEA Primary School in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Kano Capital School in Kano, and Shokwari Junior Secondary School in Maiduguri, Borno State.

The initiative, which includes a financial literacy session alongside the book donation, aims to empower students and their parents by providing essential educational materials necessary for academic success. This effort underscores the bank's dedication to enhancing financial inclusion in Nigeria through the promotion of financial literacy and social development.

This notable contribution is part of 9PSB’s extensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, which seeks to address the financial inclusion gap in underserved communities by offering financial literacy workshops to students and supplying vital resources for their education. The donation of 10,000 books is intended to inspire and support both students and their families at the selected schools.

During the donation event at Crown Jewel College in Lagos, Branka Mracajac, MD/CEO of 9PSB, shared her enthusiasm for the initiative. “This is our way of contributing positively to society. We believe that this educational session, along with the donated books, will significantly enhance the students' understanding of finance, improve their money management skills, and better prepare them for their future from an early age. As we celebrate our fourth anniversary, we remain committed to supporting the CBN’s mission to advance financial literacy and education in schools nationwide,” she stated.

L-R: Head, Human Resource, 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), Okechukwu Efuribe; Vice Principal (Academics), Crown Jewel College, Atoki Dapo; Chief Marketing Officer, 9PSB, Ikechukwu Ugwu; Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, 9PSB, Branka Mracajac; Principal, Crown Jewel College, Mrs. Remilekun Segun-Fadeyi; Vice Principal (Administration), Crown Jewel College, Mrs. Ogu Evangeline; School Administrator, Crown Jewel College, Akinsunmade Akintoye; and Lead, Retail Banking and Acquisition, 9PSB, Oladimeji Saka, during 9PSB’s 4th Anniversary CSR Book Donation to Crown Jewel College in Lagos recently.
She further highlighted that financial literacy is fundamental to the bank’s dedication to promoting financial inclusion in Nigeria. “At 9PSB, we recognize that financial literacy starts with education. We are confident that the donated books and the conducted sessions will significantly contribute to the academic development of the students and help set the stage for their future achievements. Our goal extends beyond merely offering banking services; we aim to empower Nigerians, particularly the youth, with the necessary tools and knowledge to make informed financial choices in an increasingly digital landscape,” she stated.

The bank's initiative was met with heartfelt gratitude from both the students and the school administration. Mrs. Remilekun Segun Fadeyi, Principal of Crown Jewel College, expressed her appreciation to 9PSB for their generous donation. “On behalf of the school management and students, we extend our sincere thanks for this thoughtful contribution. These books will be essential in enriching our students' learning experiences, and we are dedicated to ensuring they are utilized effectively. The literacy session has also enhanced their financial management skills and expanded their understanding of money management,” she remarked.

This donation is part of 9PSB’s continuous effort to foster financial inclusion and education in Nigeria. The bank remains committed to a range of community engagement initiatives aimed at supporting education, social welfare, and financial literacy across the country.